How To Grow Gabi
farmeric July 21st, 2009
Gabi is one of the major rootcrops grown throughout the country. It can be grown almost anywhere, upland or lowland.
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Land preparation and planting:
- Plow the field twice to loosen the soil.
- Harrow the field in a criss-cross manner to break the soil clods.
- Make furrows at a distance of 75 cm. Plant in the furrows. For irregular and hilly areas, plant in holes.
- For upland culture, plant the seedpieces 7 to 10 cm. deep in the furrows, at a 50 cm. distance between plants. When holes are prepared instead of furrows, slip the seedpieces into the holes and cover partially leaving the hollow around the plant.
- For best results, select a field with alluvial loam soil.
Fertilization:
The amount and kind of fertilizer to use vary from place to place.
- Apply 60-60-60 kg. of NPK/ha. to yield 30 tons/ha.
- Use manure and compost when inorganic fertilizer is not available.
- Mix organic fertilizer with the soil during land preparation and allow to decompost for 1 to 2 weeks before planting.
Harvesting:
Gabi plants should be harvested only when fully mature, that is when the leaves start yellowing and drying up. The mother plant is carefully lifted out of the ground, clinging soil is removed from the plant, and the vegetative portion cut off.
source: Infoscience, Vol II, No. 1, 1982
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Elloo;Am tiger i just want to know what kind of Gabi that i have here in my back yard it seems like banana tree,but i ask the my neighbor which he work in DENR he said its a Giant Gabi tree originated in Brasil Amason. i hope u could drop by some day to check this out. my adress here in Manila 188 garcia st. malabon tondo Mla. Philippines.